Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

Upper Body 1

Exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program many result in injury. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a medical professional. You should rely on your own review, inquiry and assessment as to the accuracy of any information made available within this program or via this web site.

Warm Up

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
Cardio *Preferably Rower or Assault bike
5 min
Zone 2 (*60-70% heart rate max)
Zone 1 (*50-60% heart rate max)
Heart Rate Maximum Formulas Training Formula:

220-age = maximum heart rate: Train at the desired % of this maximum heart rate

Preparation

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
10x
Add lift-off
Decrease range
Shoulder ABC at Wall
1x
Weighted ball
Lower arm placement on wall
1 x 30 seconds
Lean side to be stretched into wall
Lacrosse ball between shoulder & wall
Lower arm position
30x
Push-up position
Perform on wall standing
10x each arm/leg
Raise same side arm/leg
Perform arm & leg separately

Main Workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
3 sets of 6-12
Increase weight/Pause
Bench block
3 sets of 6-20
Weighted vest
TRX strap
Lower bar
3 sets of 6-12
Increase weight/Pause
Perform in ½ kneel
3 sets of 6-12
Weighted vest
Use resistance band assist as shown in video
3 sets of 6-12
Increase weight
Decrease weight
1 set of 6-20
Increase ball weight
Lighter ball
3 sets of 6 I, Y, T
Increase weight
Lie on bench

Cool Down

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modifications
10x upper thoracic
10x mid thoracic
Use Deep tissue foam roller
Seated in chair
10x each arm no holds
Increase range
Perform standing on wall
Bend elbow
10x each arm no holds
Add hold
1 x 30 seconds
Lean side to be stretched into wall
Lacrosse ball between shoulder & wall
Lower arm position on wall

As always, adjust reps & weights to your fitness level.